The Diploma in Journalism and Content Creation programme is designed for those wishing to pursue or develop a career in the new media, content creation or broadcast journalism. It is a qualification for pre-entry and trainee journalists, as well as a professional qualification for working content creators, communication managers and journalists.

This Diploma aims to train learners to combine visual, textual and audio texts to create powerful and meaningful stories that can be used by organisations on different platforms including print, web and social. 

• Ensure application of a diverse set of skills to meet a variety of media-oriented objectives.

• Teach editing, sub-editing and writing, oral, and visual communication skills.

• Apply the rigours of journalistic investigation methods, ethics and production skills to creative content creation.

• Enable learners to develop the professional conduct expected within the journalism profession.

• Present solutions to ethical and legal issues in content creation.

The Diploma in Sports Journalism is an intensive and unique approach to sports writing and reporting in the modern era. It incorporates breaking news, features, match reports and also embraces the electronic media, handing the student an ideal and direct path into the industry after just 10 weeks.  

The programme is developed to cater for participants of all ages who are interested in breaking into sports journalism or writing in some capacity.

There is a need for such a diploma because it teaches students the key elements and disciplines of the industry and hands them a distinct advantage when trying to break into the area or when trying to secure employment.

The student will learn all aspects and requirements of being a sports journalist and will also develop the necessary practical skills to secure employment in the industry.

There are many good reasons, personal and professional, to study a Diploma with Dublin Business School!

1. Study Online and Part Time in 1 year or just 10 weeks while continuing to work full time.
2. Study online as a Live Online Lecture through zoom.
3. Recorded Lectures are available to re-watch each week.

Visualise your future success. Take the first step and register for our Online Open Evening.

Our Open Evening offers the perfect opportunity to speak with our team of expert lecturers and gain first hand knowledge on programmes offered across a variety of disciplines including:

• Diploma Journalism & Content Creation.
• Diploma in Sports Journalism.

We will facilitate breakout rooms for you to explore – covering all disciplines. Our faculty, admissions team, and welcoming staff will be on hand to guide you through the process, help you visualise your future success and answer any questions you may have.

Our broad programme range isn't the only reason to study part-time at DBS. We are also focused on your career, offer QQI accredited and industry recognised courses, and are located in an easy to get to city centre location, among other things.

View the top 8 reasons to choose DBS for part-time students. 

DBS specialises in the provision of contemporary undergraduate courses in the areas of Arts, Business, and the Humanities. Check out all of our Evening Degree programmes.

Our Admissions Team is here to provide you with the guidance that you need. Students can contact the DBS Admissions Team on admissions@dbs.ie or call 01-4177500